Transportation Worker I
About The Position
MaineDOT is hiring a Transportation Worker I for Maintenance and Operations, Region 1 – Southern Maine, located in Scarborough. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies with the seasons and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in all types of weather. Employees learn new skills over time and may advance through automatic promotional opportunities as they gain experience and qualifications. MaineDOT offers paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a Class C State of Maine license by the first day of employment.
- Must obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period.
- Must be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
- Must be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
- Must complete a State-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
- Under federal law, eligible applicants for new or renewed CDLs must be U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways.
- Perform road repair and culvert replacement work.
- Plow roads during winter weather.
- Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Three or more weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%–95%, depending on salary
- Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation in the applicable program
- State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
- State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement
- Wellness program
- Paid Commercial Driving License training
- Paid Snowfighter training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
